MasterChef prawn curry

Deena Naidoo, MasterChef SA season 1, won a challenge stage in the competition with this recipe. Spekko India Gate Classic Basmati Rice is the perfect accompaniment.

• Serves: 2
• Difficulty: easy
• Prep time: 5 - 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) garlic and ginger paste
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• 5 ml (1 tsp) turmeric
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 6 medium-sized jam tomatoes, peeled and pureed
• 500 g prawns, shelled and deveined with tails intact
• 500ml (2 cups) cooked Spekko India Gate Classic Basmati Rice
• fresh coriander leaves
• 30-45 ml (2-3 tbsp) chilli powder

Method

1. Stir-fry the onion, curry leaves and chillies in a little heated oil until the onion is golden brown. Stir in the ginger and garlic paste.
2. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, curry leaves and tomatoes. Braise for a few minutes, turn heat down and simmer the tomatoes are fragrant.
3. Add the prawns. Cover and simmer for another 5 – 7 minutes or until the prawns are just done.
4. Season with salt and sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with Spekko India Gate Classic Basmati Rice